Rachel Reeves
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(6 years, 8 months ago)
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Chris Grayling
I completely agree with my right hon. Friend, and I have communicated that to the company concerned.
Rachel Reeves (Leeds West) (Lab)
Last week 49 trains were cancelled in my constituency, particularly at Bramley train station, meaning that passengers were late for work, for college and for other appointments. Frankly, passengers have lost faith in the Secretary of State. Is it not about time he stepped aside and allowed someone who can fix this problem to do the job?
Chris Grayling
This problem needs to be fixed as quickly as possible. I respectfully remind the Opposition that a private rail company is involved. Opposition Members keep telling me that we should nationalise it and have the Government running the trains, so they cannot have it both ways.